When it comes to the tricky realm of gift-giving, certain recipients require a little more thought than others. Parents, of course, are among this group- after all, we literally wouldn’t be here without them. Whether they are our biological family, mentors and friends who helped us grow up or those raising the next generation, giving them a thoughtful gift is one small way to show how much we appreciate their efforts. We’ve rounded up the best gifts for your parents!
Birthday Gifts for Mom
Celebrate your mom with a personalized gift that she will love to receive and use on her birthday. These gifts are not only beautiful but are practical and useful for everyday use. She will love that you took the time and effort in creating this one-of-a-kind gift specially made for her.
Fleece Blanket
Your mom will love using this fleece blanket filled with her favourite pictures as well as a special birthday message. Moms will love using this blanket when she’s sitting on the couch reading her favorite magazine or snuggled up in bed taking a well deserved nap. Every time your mom uses this fleece blanket, she will be reminded of the amazing gift she received from you and will love to reminisce on the pictures.
Ceramic Mugs
Give mom a gift she can use every day: a personalized tea or coffee mug. She can start her day remembering favorite family moments- like a spring break vacation or snowshoeing excursion. Even on the busiest days, she’ll have a moment to relax and sip her favorite drink.
Family Canvas
Create a classic and personalized work of art with an elegant canvas print. Mom can hang this in her favorite room and always remember the loving family that surrounds her. Consider using childhood photos or black and white prints for a timeless look.
Tote Bag
Go green by gifting mom a reusable canvas tote bag, perfect for groceries, shopping at the farmer’s market or carrying items to work. With a personalized look, she can be reminded of your love even on the busiest of days.
Photobook
A great way for your mom to relive all her favorite old memories is creating a personalized photo book. Each time your mom looks through this photo book, she will be reminded of the amazing times she’s had with her celebrating the past Mother’s Days, family vacations, birthdays and other special events.
Birthday Gifts for Dad
Finding great gifts for Dad may be one of the harder tasks on your to-do list, but getting him a custom or monogrammed present is always a great place to start. There’s no one else in the world like your dad, so this can be a truly unique birthday gift.
Custom Socks
Help dad stay warm with a fun and useful addition to his wardrobe. Add a custom initials on the pair of custom socks to make this dad’s new favorite pair. He’ll think of you whenever he puts them on.
Pint Glass
For the dad who loves his beer (or any other cold drink), this gift will be used and cherished for years. Personalize it with his name, initials, or his favorite quote to give him a cool pint glass he’ll be using at every guys’ night to come.
Framed Prints
Frame some artistic photos you took on your last vacation to create the perfect gift for dad. A beautiful framed print would look great on a wall in his office or the living room, and he’ll be reminded of you every time he sees it.
Monogrammed Cutting Board
Inspire dad to cook more with an elegant personalized cutting board with your family’s name or a fun quote engraved on it. Couple a cutting board with a high-quality knife for a great gift to any dad who already loves to cook or is looking for a new hobby.
Unique Apron
For the family chef, griller, baker, and everything in between, a dad who loves to feed his family needs a cool custom apron to match his energy. Add his favorite funny quote or simply his name to give him a gift he’ll wear every time he goes near the kitchen or BBQ.
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